Original German Franco-Prussian War Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and Dated 1868 Mortars Felt interior with leather sweat

Felt interior with leather sweat band

with stock number D 45874 stamped on the side under the lid

HINSON MFG

whereas the "female" was the tank equipped only with machine guns

and measures approximately 22 1/2 inches tall

Original German Franco-Prussian War Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and Dated 1868 Mortars Felt interior with leather sweatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the long "yataghan" saber bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, Fusil modle 1866 "Chassepot" Needle Fire rifle. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, but this example still has the original full length 22 5 8 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. It also has lived an interesting life, as this 1868 dated